Federal Legislative History
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How to Research Federal Legislative History
The Legislative Process
Consult one of the following for an explanation of the federal legislative process:
- How Our Laws Are Made
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House Document 110-49 by House Parliamentarian, John V. Sullivan, updated in 2007. - Introduction to the Legislative Process in the U.S. CongressCRS Report, April 7, 2017
- Legislative History Research: A Guide to Resources for Congressional StaffCRS Report, Aug. 16, 2013
- Federal Legislative History Research: A Practitioner's Guide to Compiling the Documents and Sifting for Legislative Intent by
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Part of LLSDC's Legislative Source Book